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Recent Examples of clutch bag
Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches with or without a handle or strap.
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
Take Prada’s Spring-Summer 2023 show, where sheer, matronly nightdresses and housecoats were shown with heeled Mary Janes and tightly gripped clutch bags.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
You’re allowed to bring in: One-gallon clear zip-seal bag, like a Ziploc bag
Small clutch bags that aren’t bigger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
Small clutch bags, with a maximum size of 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one clear bag.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
Take Prada’s Spring-Summer 2023 show, where sheer, matronly nightdresses and housecoats were shown with heeled Mary Janes and tightly gripped clutch bags.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
You’re allowed to bring in: One-gallon clear zip-seal bag, like a Ziploc bag
Small clutch bags that aren’t bigger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
Small clutch bags, with a maximum size of 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one clear bag.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for clutch bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
Noun
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A bit further from the wreckage was a leather purse, jacket and a small pair of brown heeled boots next to a broken and bloody plastic chair.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Oct. 2025
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The purse designer took Costner to court over child support and the validity of their prenuptial agreement.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The actress paired the look with a leather belt and accessorized with a matching clutch.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The hybrid setup, which is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, makes 819 hp, which is about 340 hp more than its predecessor.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Or, call on its air pump function, which can be used to remove air from vacuum storage bags, to store off-season clothing in minutes (without having to break out a bulky vacuum).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The businesswoman accented the look with Dior’s python Saddle bag, which added some intrigue to the neutral outfit.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools celebrates significant gains in student achievement, many educators who helped make those results possible say they — and their pocketbooks — are stretched thinner than ever.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, many who voted for him in 2024 on key matters related to the economy disapprove of his handling of these pocketbook issues.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His car was located three miles away, with the gas cap unscrewed and his wallet still inside.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Due to tariff implications, American consumers have been more wallet-conscious, hunting for the best deals and ways to save a buck.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The ground floor, La Coupole, is dedicated to handbags and leather goods, sunglasses and accessories.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The study also found that in lieu of buying up Manolo Blahnik heels or Hermès handbags, luxury shoppers have a growing preference for wellness and travel experiences.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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